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The Commissioners had many concerns, and considerable discussion ensued regarding the existing problems on Vineyard Avenue, as well as the zoning existing within the Vintage Hills areas. The Public Hearing was opened. The pastor of the First Baptist Church wished to clarify that the Church property would not be included in this rezoning consideration. Next, Mr. Frank Auf der Maur, 599 Pico Avenue, spoke. He felt it would be unfair that property owners on Vineyard Avenue would be penalized, but allow development on property further up in the Vintage Hills area, which would still aggravate the traffic problem on Vineyard Avenue. Next, Mr. Richard Schiltz, representing property owner Mildred Vallarino spoke. He stated that his client had no immediate plans for develop- ment, the land being in the family for many years. He stated that his client, along with other property owners, were asked by the City in a letter dated January, 1965, to join the sanitary sewer district. TYiey joined and have paid their share of taxes, and now discover they cannot obtain sewer permits. Mr. Jack Corley, 1592 Ramblewood, representing the Isola interests on the south side of Vineyard spoke. He requested that the Commission reaffirm their previous position to the City Council, that being denial of this rezoning. Mr. Dick Davis, 4787 Canary, spoke for property owners George and Frances Miller. They own a triplex on Vineyard. They cannot see having anything done with their property at this point, they would find them- selves left with about 9,000 feet for parking, their lot being 12,500 sq. ft. Next, Pat Uomini, on Christina Court, asked if this zone change would improve the traffic problems on Vineyard. Mr. Joe Madden, 3851 Vineyard, discussed the density figures, and expressed opposition to any reduction in density. The Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Jamieson wished to assure Mr. Corley that he had not changed his opinion on this matter. He did not feel this action would make a meaningful change in the traffic situation on Vineyard Avenue. It was Commissioner Shepherd's opinion that while he felt the City has responsibility in alleviating traffic problems in the City, he was not certain this was the correct method to handle this. He sympathizes with the property owners in this instance, and still feels completion of the Del Valle Parkway is a much more concrete solution to the traffic problem confronting that section of the City. Commissioners Doherty, Jamieson and Wood shared this opinion. Chairman Butler conceded that development of the Del Valle Parkway would be a much more viable solution, but this proposal, taking in a considerable area on the north side of Vineyard Avenue, could have an -5-